Distributed processing architechture for control of broadband and narrowband communications networks
US5434852A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2012/563
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A distributed, server-based communications network architecture delivers broadband and narrowband communications services. In the architecture, various traditional call processing functions, such as switching fabric or channel control, call control, and connection control are separated into distinct application processes with clearly defined interfaces for communications between these application processes. Those distinct application processes may be implemented in separate physical or logically partitioned nodes. The well-defined interfaces allow communications among: a) physical or logically partitioned nodes within a network and b) physical or logically partitioned nodes of other networks.
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